Potato Peas Kurma is a flavorful and aromatic South Indian curry that features a delicious combination of potatoes and peas cooked in a rich, coconut-based gravy. This Kurma can be made in 30 minutes.
Add potatoes to a pressure cooker. Add enough water and cook for three whistles or until the potatoes are done.
Peel the skin and cube the potatoes into medium-sized pieces.
Make Coconut Paste
Add the ingredients under "Coconut Paste" to a mixie jar. Grind it once.
Add water as needed and make a fine paste. Keep this coconut paste aside.
For the Potato Peas Kurma
To a pan, add oil. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds.
Let the cumin seeds splutter, add curry leaves and onion. Saute till onions slightly change colour.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add salt, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri chilli powder, close and cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes turn mushy.
Now, add the coconut paste and ½ cup water. Close and cook for 5 minutes until the raw smell of the paste goes away.
Add the potatoes and frozen peas. Add salt and 1 cup water if needed. Cover again and cook for 5 minutes. Once done, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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